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Saline

Louisiana · 254 residents (2025 est.) · 1.19 sq mi
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Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−36%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
158 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
+70%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:254 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1452744045346631990201020202024Saline
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,150
+192%since 2000
from $11,364 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−4%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$706
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
35.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.4%
+68.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(221)
Black23.3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(173)
Black3.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score18.8%(35)
Diversity Score
19
−61%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
−17%since 2000
from 37.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2012
from 33.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.7%
−21.4 ptssince 2017
from 83.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saline, Louisiana?

Saline, Louisiana has about 188 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Saline, Louisiana expensive?

In Saline, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Saline, Louisiana?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Saline, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saline, Louisiana?

About 15.4% of people in Saline, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saline, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Saline, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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